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Personal Information
| Full Name | Wayde Douglas Bowles |
| Date of Birth | August 24, 1944 |
| Nationality | Canada |
| Height | 6'4" |
| Family | Una Johnson (m. 1962; div. 1968) Ata Maivia (m. 1970; div. 2003) Dana Martin (m. 2004) |
Rocky Johnson News
Rocky Johnson: A Brief Biography
Rocky Johnson was a Canadian professional wrestler. He is best known for his work with WWF and was the first black champion in the company's history. He is the father of WWE superstar, The Rock.
Professional Wrestling Career
NWA (1964–1982)
Johnson began his career as a professional wrestler in Ontario. He won several NWA Tag Team Championships. He wrestled as "Sweet Ebony Diamond" for a while.
WWF (1982-1985)
During his run, he feuded with Don Muraco, Greg Valentine, Mike Sharpe, Buddy Rose, and Adrian Adonis. He teamed up with Tony Atlas to form "The Soul Patrol" and won the WWF Tag Team Championship. They became the first black people in the company's history to become champions.
Final Days and Retirement (1985–1991)
After leaving WWF, he went to independent circuits and teamed up with Ricky Johnson. After retiring, he began training his son for a career in professional wrestling. At WrestleMania XIII, The Sultan and The Iron Sheik attacked him and he, along with his son, The Rock chased them away. In 2003, WWE hired him as a trainer for OVW. In 2008, he was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame.
Championships and Accomplishments
| Championship | Number of Times |
| NWA World Tag Team Championship | 4 |
| AWA Southern Tag Team Championship | 4 |
| NWA Georgia Heavyweight Championship | 2 |
| NWA Georgia Tag Team Championship | 1 |
| NWA Macon Tag Team Championship | 1 |
| NWA Television Championship | 2 |
| NWA Americas Heavyweight Championship | 1 |
| NWA Americas Tag Team Championship | 1 |
| NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Championship | 1 |
| NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team Championship | 2 |
| WWF Tag Team Championship | 1 |
| WWE Hall of Fame | 1 |
